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HARRINGTON, COL. PHILLIP LANCE (Ret.)

(1939- ) Honored 1985 During his years in the Marine Corps after 1958, "Lanny" earned degrees at Auburn University and the University of Southern California. One hundred twenty missions as a helicopter pilot in Viet Nam and several injuries netted him the Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (five awards), Purple Heart and many more decorations. Phillip Lance Harrington served on the Presidential Commission on Defense Management and was the Marine Corps representative to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City.

HARRINGTON, DONALD EARL (1915- ) Honored 1989 At the age of 13, Donaid Earl Harrington began to learn the shoe repair trade from his father, George, and brother, Bill, in Brunswick. After operating his own shop in Berkeley Springs, he returned to Brunswick after Bill's death in 1964 to carry on the family tradition. His shop, first located in the Hovermale building and last at 107 East Potomac Street, continued to be a favorite gathering spot for retirees, mostly railroaders, to meet and discuss the news of the day, just as Bill's place had been. HARRISON, EUGENE LINCOLN (1865-1931) Honored 1983 Eugene Lincoln Harrison became manager of the B&O and Western Union Telegraph in Brunswick, the town that became his home. He was appointed to the Board of District School Trustees in 1900. In 1904 he was elected to the Maryland Legislature. He was active in helping establish a YMCA and the high school in Brunswick, and served as mayor from 1914 to 1916. Dedicated to the cause of organized labor, he was a leading Republican in the town and state.

HARRINGTON, WILLIAM HOGAN (1923- ) Honored 1990 William Hogan Harrington was more than Brunswick High School librarian; he was a refuge to many youngsters who had not yet found their niches in the world of school. After retirement, h e returned to BHS when requested to tutor or provide other services. He served many years as treasurer of the Brunswick Recreation Commission and has given freely as treasurer, writer, and planner with the Brunswick History Commission in its efforts to produce a history of Brunswick for its Centennial.

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HEDGES, DR. HARRY S. (1863-1925) Honored 1976 Harry S. Hedges attended Dickinson Seminary in Williamsport, Pa., and in 1883 graduated from the Medical Department of the University of Maryland. He practiced medicine for eleven years, then moved to Brunswick, where he remained in active practice and was recognized among the leading physicians of the county. He was the official B&O physician and surgeon at the railroad's hospital, in a building next to the first local YMCA. He was one of Brunswick's most prominent citizens.

SHOE SHOPS

HARRINGTON, GEORGE WESLEY (1877-1928) Honored 1989 Some of George Wesley Harrington's ancestors were "cobblers" and in the course of operating that business in Brunswick he trained his sons Bill and Donald. Last located on the south side of Potomac Street immediately east of" Antiques N' Ole Stuff," he worked with hand tools to make shoes, repair leather goods, and was even known to make baseballs. His reputation for good work brought business from a wide area.

HINCKLE, THOMAS WENDELL (1929-1986) Honored 1985 Thomas Wendell Hinckle was a psychologist and a Professor of Management at Mississippi University. He was also on the faculty of the Alabama School of Banking, the School of Banking of Mississippi, and the Banking School of the South at Louisiana State University. His credits include 29 publications and professional presentations and hundreds of speeches. Dr. Hincklc'sBachelor's and Master's Degrees were from the University of Southern Mississippi and his doctorate was from Mississippi State.

HARRINGTON, WILLIAM EUGENE (1897-1964) Honored 1989 After brief stints with the B&O and Swank's Hardware, William Eugene Harrington carried on the shoe repair business begun by his father, George. He was, however, able to take ad vantage ofstitchers and other machinery then becoming available, making the work less strenuous. Located first in the Swank building west of F&M Bank on Potomac Street and later in the Hovermale building opposite the Fire Hall, he shared space at both with the Nicodemus/ Porter newsstands. Bill's "shoe shop" was a favorite local gathering place.

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